Brayden Thomas
Brayden Thomas is a three-star recruit from Cleveland, OH, out of St. Edward (No. 966 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Michigan State's 8 games this season.
Where Thomas comes from
- Cleveland, OH
- St. Edward
- St. Edward is about 150 miles from Spartan Stadium
- Three-star, No. 966 in the 2026 class.
Where Thomas fits
Michigan State lists 23 defensive backs this season.
Michigan State defensive backs with a game this season
Michigan State is 2-6. Next: at Michigan, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Edward
Also from Cleveland, OH
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
Pass share
44.3%
222 pass / 279 run
Plays / game
62.6
8 games
Team sack rate
9.4%
256 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Michigan State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Michigan State has produced 7 All-Conference defensive backs. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Josiah Scott went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Joined Michigan State in 2026
- 2026 Michigan State FitzgeraldYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. EdwardLakewood, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 966 in the 2026 class. Signed with Michigan State.Also from St. Edward: Deontae Armstrong (Ohio State), Ben Roebuck (Western Michigan), Michael Kilbane (Northwestern) and 10 more.
2026
- Signed with Michigan StateThree-star, out of St. Edward